In three experiments, activity of hepatic enzymes associated with metabolism of methionine through the transulfuration pathway were studied with respect to possible effects of diet and methionine… (More)

The regulatory functions of anions in colonic absorption of sodium are unknown. Absorption of sodium ions was assessed with chloride, butyrate, nitrite, sulphate and oxalate anions in segments of… (More)

Elevated levels of luminal nitrite and a lowered luminal pH were found in 77 percent of patients with acute ulcerative colitis. No luminal nitrite was found in healthy control subjects. Nitrites are… (More)

The rate of oxidation of the carboxyl and methyl carbons of [14C]methionine to CO2 by homogenates of liver, kidney cortex, pancreas, muscle and small intestinal mucosa was studied in two breeds of… (More)